Poppy, the popular pygmy hippo at Metro Richmond Zoo, celebrated her first birthday recently.

A new pygmy hippo star has taken the internet by storm. A six-week-old pygmy hippo named Mars captured hearts worldwide when his mom gave him the universal "mom stare" after he refused to leave the ...

Hugo—a baby pygmy hippo born at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Sept. 3, this year—continues to adore crowds.

Inquiring minds want to know what it’s like being a baby pygmy hippo—and the staff at Tanganyika Wildlife Park didn’t disappoint! They’ve spent the last several months sharing daily updates on Mars, ...

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'The athleticism is peak', said one of the little hippo's fans.

Roderick Macleod, 70, was walking his dogs when he was allegedly struck by a driver with dozens of prior arrests. One ...

He's not even a month old, but he's ready for his close-up. This pygmy hippo, born late last year on Dec. 26, is so cute that just watching him chew straw is bringing joy to people around the world.

Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo ...

This little guy is beating the heat in the cutest way possible! Check out Obi, a 3-week-old pygmy hippo calf, splashing around with his mom at the Melbourne Zoo in Australia. Tap to see video if ...

The world's oldest pygmy hippopotamus celebrated its 52nd birthday with a Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed party. Born on November 22, 1973, Hannah Shirley has lived at the San Diego Humane Society since ...